UNIT

JOB INTERVIEW

Tujuan Pembelajaran
Setelah mempelajari modul ini, anda diharapkan mampu menguasai, menjelaskan,
menyatakan unsur-unsur kebahasaan yang diperlukan dalam wawancara kerja atau
Job Interview secara lisan.

Pengertian Wawancara adalah suatu percakapan antara dua atau lebih

orang yang dilakukan oleh pewawancara dan narasumber.

Ada juga yang mengatakan bahwa definisi wawancara

adalah suatu bentuk komunikasi lisan yang dilakukan secara
terstruktur oleh dua orang atau lebih, baik secara langsung
maupun jarak jauh, untuk membahas dan menggali
informasi tertentu guna mencapai tujuan tertentu pula.

Wawancara kerja atau job interview adalah wawancara yang

terdiri dari percakapan antara pelamar pekerjaan dan
perwakilan dari majikan yang dilakukan untuk menilai
apakah pelamar harus dipekerjakan. Wawancara adalah
salah satu perangkat yang paling populer digunakan untuk
pemilihan karyawan.

Fungsi fungsi wawancara secara umum adalah untuk menggali

informasi dari narasumber. Selengkapnya, berikut ini adalah
beberapa fungsi wawancara tersebut:

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 1. Menghindari kesalahan informasi/ data yang simpang
siur
2. Informasi/ data dari hasil wawancara merupakan
pelengkap informasi awal
3. Memperoleh informasi secara komprehensif, akurat,
jujur, dan mendalam
4. Mendapatkan informasi dan data yang objektif dan
berimbang
5. Menggali kemunkinan adanya perspektif baru atas
suatu masalah

Dalam wawancara kerja berfungsi menjelaskan identitas

diri dan potensi keahlian untuk meyakinkan orang lain agar
dapat diterima sebagai partner kerja atau karyawan yang
baik.

Misalnya:

“Could you please introduce yourself?”

Bisakah Anda memperkenalkan diri Anda?

Pertanyaan ini adalah salah satu pertanyaan interview Bahasa Inggris yang paling
dasar. Anda dapat merespon pertanyaan tersebut seperti contoh berikut:
Contoh Jawaban: Yes, of course. My name is Karina Darmawan. You can call me
Rina. I’m 23 years old and I’ve just graduated from Gadjah
Mada University, majoring in English Literature. My current
daily activity right now is writing on my English-Learning Blog.
I consider myself as a creative person who loves new challenges
every day. Thank you.
“You have strengths, don’t you? Could you please mention three of them?”

Anda punya kekuatan. Bisakah Anda sebutkan tiga di antaranya?

Contoh Jawaban : I’d like to think that my creativity, my passion to learn

new things, and my friendly personality as my strength.

Biasanya pertanyaan dalam wawancara kerja atau job intervew mempunyai

beberapa tujuan untuk menggali lebih dalam informasi yang dimiliki pelamar.

Contoh percakapan wawancara kerja atau job interview

Mike : Good Morning, John. I am Mike.

John : Good Morning.
Mike : How are you doing?
John : I am doing fine. Thank you.

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Mike : How was the traffic coming over here?
John : I am so glad that the traffic was light this morning. No traffic jam and no
accidents.
Mike : That is good. John, let’s start the interview. Are you ready?
John : Yes, I am.
Mike : John, tell me a little bit about yourself.
John : I was a student at West Coast University, and I just graduated with a
Bachelor degree in Finance. I have been working part-time as a payroll
clerk for the last two years.
Mike : What are you looking for in a job?
John : The job should help me see what Finance is all about. I have learned a lot
of Finance theories at school, and now it is time for me to put them into
practice.
Mike : Anything else?
John : I also hope that it will help me grow in my field.
Mike : What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?
John : I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn,
and I get along fine with people.
Mike : OK. Now, let me ask you a few quick questions. You do not mind
working long hours, do you?
John : No, I do not.
Mike : Can you handle pressure?
John : Yes, I can. When I was going to school, I took quite a few courses each
semester while working at least twenty hours every week. And, I handled
that situation very well.
Mike : Do you still have any questions for me?
John : No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the job. I believe that I
can handle it with ease, and I hope to have the opportunity to work for
you.
Mike : John, nice meeting you. Thank you for coming.
John : Nice meeting you too. Thank you for seeing me.

Dari percakapan tersebut dapat kita amati ada beberapa pertanyaan yang umum di
tanyakan pada saat wawancara kerja,
 John, tell me a little bit about yourself.
(John, ceritakan sedikit tentang dirimu.)
 What are you looking for in a job?
(Apa yang Anda cari dalam pekerjaan?)
 What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?
(Apa kekuatan Anda? Mengapa saya harus mempekerjakan Anda?
 OK. Now, let me ask you a few quick questions. You do not mind working
long hours, do you?
(Baik. Sekarang, izinkan saya mengajukan beberapa pertanyaan cepat. Anda
tidak keberatan bekerja berjam-jam, bukan?)

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 Can you handle pressure?
(Bisakah Anda menangani tekanan?)

Selain itu terdapat beberapa pertanyaan yang biasa terdapat dalam wawancara
kerja atau job interview

 Please introduce yourself briefly

Tolong perkenalkan dirimu secara singkat
 What do you know about our company?
Apa yang kamu tahu tentang perusahaan kami?
 Why do you want to work in our company?
Kenapa kamu ingin bekerja di perusahaan kami?
 Why are you interested in the position?
Kenapa kamu tertarik dengan posisi ini?
 Do you have any working experience related to this position?
Apakah kamu punya pengalaman kerja yang berkaitan dengan posisi ini?
 Tell us about your education
Ceritakan tentang pendidikanmu
 Please specify 3 of your strengths
Sebutkan 3 kelebihanmu
 Please specify 3 of your weaknesses
Sebutkan 3 kekuranganmu
 What do you like to do outside of work?
Apa yang kamu suka lakukan di luar pekerjaanmu?
 What motivates you?
Apa yang memotivasi dirimu?
 How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
Bagaimana kamu mengatasi tekanan atau situasi yang membuat stres?
 What type of work environment do you look for?
Lingkungan kerja seperti apa yang kamu cari?
 How do you prioritize your work?
Bagaimana kamu memprioritaskan pekerjaanmu?
 What is your salary expectation?
Berapa ekspektasi gajimu?
 Why should we hire you?
Kenapa kita harus mempekerjakanmu?

Contoh Soal dan Pembahasan

1. What is a job interview?

a. an interview to find information
b. an interview to find the crime suspect
c. an interview to select an applicant
d. an interview to get a direction

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 e. an interview to get car
jawaban :C
Pembahasan : wawancara kerja adalah wawancara yang bertujuan untuk
menyeleksi pelamar atau applicant.

2. What is applicant?
a. The one whom interviewing
b. The one whom welcoming
c. The one whom applying
d. The one whom receiving
e. The one whom sending
jawaban :C
Pembahasan : applicant adalah seseorang melamar pekerjaan

3. Where can we find the job advertisement? (Dimanakah dapat kita temukan
iklan pekerjaan?)
a. In the newspaper (di koran)
b. In the phone
c. In the computer
d. in the novel
e. in a school book
jawaban :A
Pembahasan : iklan berisi tentang lowongan pekerjaan (job vacancy)
biasa kita temukan dalam koran atau newspaper.

Latihan Soal!

1. The mentioned items below are commonly asked in the job interview
except........
a. Background of Education
b. GPA Score
c. Name of Parents
d. Work Motivation

2. As A Good Job Seeker, you must be ..... to attend the job interview.

a. In time b. Online
c. On Time d. Offline

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3. In job interview, work experience of the candidate is always asked. The
aim of knowing this information is...............
a. To know your work and b. To know your work endurance
achievement in school and record
c. To know more about your d. To your experience of outdoor
religion and ideology adventure and social work
4. When the interviewer wants to know about your leadership skills,
he/she will probably ask about ........
a. Number of classmate you b. Organizational record and
remember positions held
c. School academic experiences d. Number of published article
and achievements and writtings
5. The ability of working in group is important in any field of work,
because......
a. Working alone is boring and b. Working with friend will
burdening decrease your job
c. Working alone can earn more d. Working cooperatively can
salary produce maximum result

II. Answer the following questions with your own answers!

1. If you are a Job Seeker, describe a company or institution which you want
to apply for job!
2. If you are asked ‘How much salary you want for the Job?’, what will
you answer?
3. Describe your reason to be accepted for the position or job!
4. What is the function of job interview?

III. Pretend that you are an interviewer in one of International company, create 10
questions to adress the candidate with the CV below:

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 EVALUATION

Answer the following question by choosing A, B, C, D, or E!

Text for Question number 1-2!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB?

Employers from around the country are interested in talking with you!

We have gathered over 100 companies, representing a variety of industries. To

meet with you at the JAKARTA JOB FAIR on Saturday and Saturday, May 7th -
8th from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00. p.m. Location: Jakarta Convention Center, Jln. Gunung
Mas No. 34/Jakarta Pusat 16007.
Parking is available, no registration is necessary. Bring copies of your resume.
For more details, call our JCC office at 021-415627125 / 021-415627126

Email: Jakartajobfair@[Link]

1. What should interested readers do?

A. Send the employers their resume

B. Call to register
C. Go to the fair
D. Check the website
E. Note the email

2. Where will the fair be held?

A. At an employer’s office.
B. At locations around the country.
C. At the meeting center in Jakarta Convention Center.
D. In Jakarta Convention Center
E. At the parking lot

Interviewer : As you already know, the main task of Accounting Staff is making
financial reports, from weekly, monthly, until annual report. You
will also take care of tax matters, such as PPh 21, PPh 25, and
annual tax. Do you mind about that?
Interviewee : Of course not. At my previous workplace, I also worked on those
things. So I’m sure I can do the tasks well and adapt to the job
quickly.
Interviewer : Good to hear it. What else did you do in your previous workplace?

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Interviewee : I also take care of things relating to banks and notaries because
those often related to corporate finance.
Interviewer : I see
3. From the dialog above the the job applicant is applying a position as ...
a. a teacher
b. an accountant staff
c. a manager
d. a driver
e. a clerk

4. where approximately the applicant is applying for a job?

a. A Bank
b. A finance Corporation
c. A post offic
d. A school
e. A restaurant

5. What is the main task of an accounting staff?

a. Making financial report
b. Arranging a school report
c. Making a list of necessity
d. Making a note
e. Writing a meeting report

PART II ESSAY

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Complete the following application letter based on the job vacancy above!

(1)
....... (your name)
....... (Street Address)
....... (City)
....... (Phone)
....... (Email)

...... (Date)

....... (Recipient Name)

....... (Title)
....... (Company Name)
....... (Street Address)
....... (City)

Dear ....... (Recipient Name),

(2)
I am writing in response to your advertisement in ..... (location of advertisement) for a
temporary ....... (job title). Based on the requirements listed in the ad, I feel that my skills
and experience are a perfect match fot this position.

(3)
I have enclosed my resume for your review. I look forward to further discussing
opportunities with .... (company name). If you have any questions or would like to
schedule an interview, please call me at ..... (phone number)

Sincerely,

(5)
........(your name)

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